John Clemenzi admitted to the behavior that led to a sexual harassment claim by a Town employee, and yet one year later he continues to hold office and litigation drags on as a second woman has come forward with her own experience.

The initial harassment claim came to public view only following a Freedom of Information Act filing and an order from the MA State Attorney General’s office to the BoS to release Executive Session minutes that had been withheld from the public.  The minutes indicate the possibility of a pattern of predatory behavior, an apparent breach of confidentiality in releasing the name of the victim, and possible acts of retaliation against the claimant and her family. 

The two other Wenham Selectmen, Chairman Gary Cheeseman, and Selectman Jack Wilhelm, should act in the Town’s best interest and urge John Clemenzi to step down. 

We, the undersigned constituents of the Town of Wenham, condemn the behavior of Selectman Clemenzi and call on him to submit his resignation immediately from the Wenham Board of Selectmen. 

For more info: HW Chronicle - Selectman named in Sexual Harassment Case

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